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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1918

Page

3

Roll of Honor names many American expeditionary units

List of servicemen with units and stations in Am. For. Exp. Forces, including Ardgay Scotland Fort Devens Camp Greene N Y and France. Notables include Ernest Allsopp Ernest Berry Harold Coolidge Harold Coolidge and Raymond Wright among others.

Ernest Allsopp Ardgay Scotland Ernest Berry Camp Devens Webster Blanchard Alexander Bresth Des Moines Jesse H. Briggs Fort Banks Winthrop Edward Burke Kelley Field San Antonio Texas Henry Burke Quartermaster Dept Jacksonville Henry Byer France D. Norman Campbell Harold Coolidge William Coughlin Lowell H. Cram Fort Andrews Donald H. Currier Camp Greene N. C W. Bryant Cartier, Jr 12Th U.s.cavalry Army Y. M. C Columbus N. M Brad Daniels Newport John Valis Raymond Durkee Caisson 76Th Div Camp Devens James Madison Fairbanks American Ambulance Corps Paris Harland Flagg Raymond Gallant Bat Ralph Gates Glenn Gould Frank Giannoni U. S. Marines Boston Walter Gilmore U.S O’brien Frank Greenough U. S Vernon John Kenney Philip Klein Wagoner 101St Ag Harland Lawrence U. 5S Quantico Philip Litchfield F. A Fort Oglethorpe Pliny Nims U. S. Inf South Carolina William O’connor Oscar Olsen Edward Pendergast 36Th Co. D 9Th Bat James. Quinlan R. Earl Randall U. S. S.-Lenape Everett Reed G. Howard Reed John #. Sisson Ambulance Corps Allentown Walter H. Welch Wyoming Charles S. West Charlestown Navy Yard Lyman M. Wetherbee Corp Ernest Whitcomb Frank Woodward Raymond B. Wright

Dr True's Elixir Promoted For Worms Relief

Henry O Hanley of Belfast Maine writes that Dr True's Elixir saved his life and touts the medicine as a family laxative worm expeller. It is advertised to tone stomach move bowels expel worms and restore health with prices 40c 60c and 1.00. Thousands have used it and it is sold by dealers.

Henry O. Hanley Cross Street Belfast Maine Dr. True Rafi Fj Auburn

Bedford's List Roll of Honor Lists Bedford Boys in U S Service

Public Safety committee asks readers to notify any error in the Bedford list of men in the U S service. A card catalogue for relatives and friends will be created and photographs requested for filing. The notice itemizes servicemen with ranks, units, and destinations such as U S Navy, U S Army, Am. Exp. Forces, and overseas postings in France and the Philippines.

Bedford Boys U. S Public Safety Committee George R. Blinn Anthony Stanley T U. Ss Brooklyn Navy Yard N. Y Day Clifford L., Corp U. S. Inf Fordées Durkiff William J Medical Dept Piers English Michael L Ardgay Ross Shire Scotland Fanning John S., Co.a Charlestown Mass Fletcher Basil E Ay-Motor Truck Co Camp Logan Houston Texas Ford Milton C Goulding Edward L U.S. Naval Hospital Phila Hamilton William W 149Th Co Hansen N. Peter Co. C 37Th Inf Laredo Hayden William R the Fenway Apartments Boston Campridge Arthur H U. S. S. Melville Hummingsen Baker Hunnewell Edward. A Naval Station Hingham Hunt Hugh J Holats. Co Jackson William 14Th Regt Kealy David S Sig Camp Kelly San Antonio Loomis Hubert H Battery Ralph L Care Morgan Harjes, Et Cie Boulevard Haussman Paris France Samuel East Point Nahant William F L’ecole d’Aviation Militaire Avard Manning Walter F Naval Magazine Marine ‘Barracks McMahon Martin’ F Commonwealth Pier Parker Frederick Jr Boston City Hospital Med. Dept Henry McB U. S. S. Aylwin New York William A F. A Camp Devens Petersen George H Pfeiffer Albert Riese J. Harold Mil Sullivan Frederick H Frederick H., Sergt., Co. D, 104Th U. S. Inf Syner, Peter Corp 13Th Field Artillery Camp Greene Charlotte N. C Tackney Stephen Evans Via Forbes Walsh, Edwards F Walsh, James J Co. A 19Th Inf Fort Sam Houston Tex Walsh, John Jr Battery C 76Th Camp Shelby Hattiesburg Eld Wheelock Arthur S Wilkins Tel Willson Harold E VJ. S Chester N.Y

Concord War Relief Seeks Help After Busy Sewing Months

The War Relief Volunteer Committee reports nine all day sewing meetings at the First Parish vestry with an average attendance of 65. In two months 24 bales were sent to various groups including Mrs Riddett and Weller Cannes A M and the Secretariat Francais des Villages Libres Paris. The total articles sent reached 2551 with many more received from outside Concord. Gifts totaled 1897.40 with expenditures listed and receipts noted. The group continues collecting old newspapers and other goods for sale to support the war effort, with meetings every Wednesday at 10 o clock.

War Relief Volunteer Committee Secours Duryea Paris Emile Thurneyssen Paul Hyacinthe Loyson J. M. Elder Canadian General Hospital No. 3 Ayer Concord Concord Red Cross Mme Secretariat Francais Nina In Y Duryea The Woman's Club Edith Cavell Prescott Keyes First Parish War Relief Committee Chilton Cabot

Walter Tobin Describes Homesickness and Christmas Gifts Abroad

Private Walter Tobin of Company D 104th U S Infantry in France writes home on December 26 1917 about relief from homesickness after receiving a box and letters. He notes a Christmas church service a French Y M C A Christmas tree for local children and a warm meal despite war surroundings.

Walter Tobin U.S France Mulcahy Father Connors Concord Ayer Vally Walter

Flag with 69 stars raised at St Bridget’s Church

A war service flag bearing 69 stars was raised at St Bridget’s Church amid a full crowd of about 800. Rev. P D Meagher blessed the flag as Rev John J McHugh delivered a patriotic address. Patrick Kane and Stephen Maley of Camp Devens led the flag to position.

St. Bridget’s Church P. D. Meagher John J. McHugh Camp Devens James J. Morgan Patrick Kane Stephen Maley Army Navy A. A. Hilferty

Boxboro Krull of Honor List Names WWI Volunteers

The Red Cross roll lists Boxboro and surrounding volunteers with units including 301 Ammunition Train Camp Devens 101st U S Infantry 26th Division Am Exp Forces and France. Corrections are requested if any ranks or locations are mis-stated to complete the record.

Boxboro Joseph Barber Ardgay Rosshire Scotland B. C. Steel Flint Furbush Zenas Lovélace Gay Frank McNamara Rosshire Co Frances Coffey John P. McNamara Gen. Pershing T de Anthony P. Arruda France Red Cross Committee

British Soldier Sergt Ashton Speaks at Concord Men’s Club

The First Parish Men's club in Concord heard Sergt A Ashton of the British Recruiting Mission in Boston recount his trench experiences on the Western Front. A 6:45 supper was served by parish ladies with about 45 members present and Boy Scouts as waiters. The talk mixed humor with grim details of no man's land and going over the top. A vote of thanks closed the program as members of other local churches attended.

Sergt. Ashton Concord Sergt A. Ashton Boston No Man’s Land

Forum Meeting Highlights Talks on Race in Asia and Africa

A Forum gathering at the town hall Sunday after February 3 featured Prof DeBoisel discussing the colored race in Asia and Africa. Samuel Morrison led the event with the usual singing omitted.

DeBois

Druggists Volunteer as Merchant Marine Recruiting Agents

Charles F. Warren of Maynard’s P H De Lee drug store is among 526 New England druggists who volunteered to serve as recruiting agents for the Merchant Marine. The men enrolled at Boston and sworn in at a convention will operate stations to enroll youths ages 17 to 27 for training as sailors and support crew on ships of a training squadron for cargo fleets.

Charles Warren Charles F. Warren P. H .de- Lee Maynard New England New Merchant’ ‘Marine Henry Howard United States Shipping Board National Boston Custom House Fortit Greenwich Swanton Nantucket Boston Thgature Shipping Board

27 Men Called for Deferred Service from Maynard Area

Exemption board division 15 calls 27 first class men to report at Ayer between Feb 23 and 27. This fulfills the final 15 percent of the first quota. Maynard men named include Dr Francis May, Joseph Dineen, Everett G White, Samuel Mirade, Howard Mahoney. Alexander Bresth West Acton and others from nearby towns also listed.

Maynard Exemption Board of Division 15 Ayer Francis May Joseph Dineen Everett G White Samuel Mirade Howard Mahoney May Holy Cross College Harvard Dental College Concord Joseph P. Dineen Daniel Dineen Waltham Sr Alexander Bresth West Acton Orisar Sloat Femi Levi & Geto Harvard Alexander P. Gionet Suirley

Miss Clara Potter Dies After Illness at Deaconess Hospital

Miss Clara Potter died at Deaconess Hospital on the Thimae 31 after a long illness. Services were held from her Everett street home with Rev. George A. Tewksbury officiating. Potter, born in Littleton years ago, lived with her father Daniel F. Potter for many years. She is survived by a brother in China and her father is in his 87th year.

Clara Potter Everett St George A. Tewksbury Potter Littleton Daniel’ F. Potter China Wis

Farm Wanted for Season Near Concord Massachusetts

Woman seeks to rent a farm for a season in Concord MA suitable for corn and beans. 10 to 15 acres with neat buildings and a comfortable furnished home. Reply to Mrs. T. Mott Shaw Concord 40.

T. Mott Shaw Concord Mass

W W C T U Meeting Notes Frances Willard Memorial Day

The W W C T U met at Mrs H C Rolfe’s home on Tuesday afternoon February 2. The gathering observed Frances Willard memorial day and the memory of Miss Fr lad. The White Ribbon home in Ayer was praised as a good meeting place for mothers and sons. The next Women’s Parish Association meeting will feature Alfred Rodman Hussey on The Modern Challenge to the Church.

H. C.’Rolfe Frlard Frances Willard Ayer Women’s Parish Association Raftermoon Alfred Rodman Hussey

A O H Defeats Ward 3 in Lynch Bros. League Match

A. O. H. defeated Ward 3 and took all four points in a league match at Lynch Bros. alleys. Lynch was high for the match with three strings totaling 285. Henry Price, former champion, bowling for Ward 8. The score remained close.

Ward Lynch Bros W. Lynch Henry Price

Unity Circle of A I A Donates to Maynard Soldiers Fund

The group donated 24.50 from a recent Whist party to the Red Cross for the Maynard Soldiers Fund. A sweater will be given to every Maynard man enlisting, with Mrs William primmer as supplies chair. Wristlets were distributed at weekly meetings.

Unity Circle, I. C. of A Maynard Soldiers Red Cross William, Piinner

Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement

We the undersigned express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and words of sympathy during our recent bereavement. Thank you for the floral offerings received from M. and Mrs. Aunt Larsen, Andrew and Lena Larsen, and Mrs. Jones born Larsen.

Aunt Larsen Andrew and Lena Larsen Jones Larsen

Divorces and Estates in Local Court Action

Mrs. Mary L. Healey of Concord received a decree nisi in her divorce from Francis B. Healey of Nashua. The suit cited cruelty and intoxication. she also gained custody of a minor. Other filings include requests to administer the estate of Thomas P. Owens of Hudson valued at 500 dollars, and several lawsuits for contracts and torts against residents of Hudson, Maynard, Acton, Bedford, and nearby towns.

Acton Bedford Concord Maynard Mary L. Healey Francis B. Healey Nashua N. H Fox Marlboro Clinton Ayer Pittsfield Joseph B. Owens Hudson Thomas P. Owens Mortimer. A. Owens Boston Joseph .F. Owens Daniel J. Owens Schenectady N. Y Alice B. Owens Mary M. Hogan New York City East Cambridge Atty. C. P. Steree Lyman Tuttle North Acton Ida. A. Tuttle Powell Fox Ih Mary A. Fletcher Hannibal 8. Pond Somerville David A. Hincks Court St Abraham. Levine Fred EH. Morrig Tremont St Levine McIntire Howard A. Cutter Chelsea Altked ‘W. Davis Chiara Saurino Joseph Saurino Hive, Se Weinstein Main St Association Julia A. Robbins Horace’ F. ‘Tuttle George Barrett Troy Winthrop Windsor Charles Hayward Winnisky Cambridge

Government seeks thousands of stenographers and typists

Stenographers and typewriters for government positions advertised by A J Sullivan, U S Civil Service representative at Maynard Post Office, report urgent need. Exams will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. with possible evening testing if enough applicants apply. Entry salaries range from $1000 to higher, with strong prospects for appointment.

A. J. Sullivan United States Civil Service Commission Maynard Post Office Washington Sullivan Sand

School officials plan meeting in Boston this week

Supt of Schools William H Milling ton and Principal Horace Bates invited senior members to a gathering in Boston toward the end of the week to discuss district matters and participate in the event.

William. H. Millington Horace Bates Jens Ind Boston

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